Tel Aviv and Athens sign historic defense pact
The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the signing of an agreement with Greece worth approximately 3 billion euros to build a comprehensive and multi-layered air defense system called "Achilles Shield." The system will utilize Israeli-made components and operational expertise. This deal is the largest defense export in Israel’s history with Greece and one of the biggest deals overall for Israel. It represents an important step in strengthening military cooperation between the two countries to address regional challenges, especially the tensions with Turkey. The deal includes intercept systems such as "Mikey Dawi," "Barak MX," and "Spider," along with radars and national command and control centers, as well as additional supplies for drone defense systems. This effort is part of Greece’s endeavors to replace its outdated defense doctrines and increase its military spending to 3% of its gross domestic product amid rising tensions with Turkey and the broader region.
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